Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$16 (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (€4.56) | €4.33 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.02 (€1.23) | €1.37 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (€4.19) | €4.20 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (€4.11) | €1.87 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.61 (€3.42) | €5.74 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.86 (€2.35) | €1.70 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.21 (€1.96) | €1.39 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.72 (€2.27) | €1.38 | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (€13) | €7 | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.08 (€1.88) | €2.27 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.27 (€0.77) | €1.03 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 28% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,900 (€1,158) | €965 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,438 (€876) | €672 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$290 (€177) | €178 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,117 (€680) | €630 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$892 (€543) | €483 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$190 (€116) | €100 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (€48) | €24 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$562 (€342) | €431 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$231 (€140) | €122 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (€6) | €4.99 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (€14) | €9 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (€63) | €94 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (€38) | €35 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$162 (€98) | €91 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$144 (€88) | €130 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,424 (€20,367) | €20,723 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.18 (€1.33) | €1.45 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$68 (€41) | €34 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (€3.05) | €8 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$44 (€27) | €99 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (€4.64) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.70 (€3.48) | €3.61 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (€3.05) | €3.88 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (€1.68) | €1.61 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.35 (€2.65) | €2.34 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (€14) | €19 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 (€34) | €39 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (€20) | €16 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$120 (€73) | €94 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$107 (€65) | €58 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.97 (€3.03) | €1.45 | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (€4.92) | €4.61 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €447 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$59 (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (€15) | €5.29 | + 184% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,185 (NZ$5,227) in Palmerston North to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
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